Monthly Archives: March 2014


In Memory of an Oakland Star 7

In Memory of an Oakland Star By Kevin Heffernan March 20, 2014 marks the 19th anniversary of the passing of Sidney Kingsley, a Broadway luminary who lived in Oakland from 1935 until his passing 60 years later in 1995. Mr. Kingsley was a writer, producer and director of nine Broadway […]


Local Company Names New CEO

Avotus Announces James P. Martino as New CEO Strategic transition builds upon customer satisfaction gains OAKLAND, New Jersey – March 20, 2014 – Avotus Corporation, a leading provider of Intelligent Communications Management (ICM) solutions, announced today that James Martino has been named as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Formerly […]


Rubs Me The Wrong Way 5

Something about Massage4u in the Copper Tree Mall is rubbing me the wrong way. This is contrary to their marketing campaign, which appears to be aimed at rubbing customers the right way. Having no first hand knowledge, I can only base my information on what is available via the Internet. […]


Letter to the Editor – Ronnie Levine

To The Editor: With two successive Art Shows to their credit, the New Friends of the Oakland Public Library are busily preparing for their 3rd Annual Show and Sale.  For the first time, this year’s Show will be a “Week-End” event, with a Friday evening, March 28th private reception for […]


Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread Recipe sent in by Elizabeth Benducci – This is her mom’s recipe who hails from County Sligo in Ireland. 2 c. all purpose flour 2 T. sugar 1 1/2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. baking soda 1/2 t. salt 2 T. butter 3/4 c. + 2 T. […]